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Xiaomi has just unveiled its newest flagship in China, the Mi 9, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most feature-packed from the company to date. One of its key features, is its 48MP main camera that’s part of a trio of shooters at the rear. The Mi 9 sports a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display protected with Gorilla Glass 6, and uses a smaller notch to house the 20MP selfie camera. The device rocks a Snapdragon 855, along with 6GB or 8GB RAM, and either 64GB or 128GB of storage. Game Turbo mode is present here, and is tasked to optimize both the CPU and the GPU to deliver an immersive gaming experience. For imaging, the Mi 9 houses a triple camera system, one uses a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with a Quad Bayer filter. A 16MP Ultra-Wide lens has also been added to the pack, and finally…

The Senior Vice President of Xiaomi, Wang Xiang revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. He also revealed the AnTuTu benchmark score of the Mi 9 through Twitter. The benchmark hit a whopping 387,851 on the popular benchmark. https://twitter.com/XiangW_/status/1096382013395820544 This is higher than the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, that clocked in at 368,480. The Z5 Pro GT is the first smartphone in the world to be unveiled with the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The Mi 9 is also higher than the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 which scored 326,185. The Galaxy S10 is expected to have an Exynos 9820 or a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, depending on the region. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is expected to make its international debut in Spain at the Mobile World Congress 2019. Source

Good news for Mi fans! as the company has announced that its first Android Go smartphone, the Redmi Go, is officially going to be available in Authorized Mi Stores in the Philippines starting February 4, 2019! The Redmi Go has a 5-inch HD display, and is powered by a Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor, backed by 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage, expandable with a microSD card. It sports an 8MP rear camera, and a 5MP selfie shooter. The device runs on Android Oreo 8.1 Go Edition, with reimagined Google Apps, optimized to reduce storage and data use. It packs a 3,000mAh battery. The Xiaomi Redmi Go comes in two colors – Black and Blue, and will retail for only PhP3,990 for the 1GB + 8GB variant. Be one of the first 200 to pre-order in Lazada until February 3, 2019, and get a pair of headphones, FREE. To know more…

Foldable smartphones have been gaining more and more traction in global news. And today, Xiaomi has indeed proven that they are real, and working. https://www.facebook.com/pin.young.31/videos/2310346642543429/ A video posted by Xiaomi’s Regional Director, Mr. John Chen on his Facebook account, shows what seems to be a prototype of a foldable smartphone/tablet. In the video, the user is shown watching a video on the device. Then, folds it from the top and from the bottom to form a smaller device. It’s also seen that he can interact with the device’s screen while watching the video. If anything, this confirms that foldable smartphones or tablets may actually make it to consumer’s hands sooner than expected. Exciting times, indeed. Source

The first unofficial renders of the Xiaomi Mi 9 are making their rounds on the web and looks like they have hit the key points of rumors so far. The main feature of the Mi 9 is the triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main module. 18MP and 8MP sensors complete the rear camera setup, according to reports. The screen, on the other hand, is expected to have a 6.4” OLED display with a teardrop notch (most likely not as small as shown in the render). The Mi 9 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset and better fast charging. According to reports, there could be another device joining the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. The SE is predicted to have a 6.0” screen and use the Snapdragon 710 successor, the Snapdragon 7150 (or 750?) chipset. It is expected that the Mi 9 will…

When Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun was asked if the upcoming Mi 9 will support 24W fast charging, he quickly replied that the device must have “better” fast charging. Now, this could mean one of a few things – either the rumored 32W fast charging for the Mi 9 is true, or it could also just be a confirmation that it will indeed have 24W fast charging. While 32W is somewhere in QC5 territory, the Snapdragon 855 only supports QC4+. Still, enabling it might only be a matter of a software update. In any case, this confirms that the Mi 9 will have something special up its sleeve, as far as charging is concerned. Source Via

While mostly known for devices with a very competitive specs to price ratio, Xiaomi seems to be also working on the side on some interesting new tech. A good example is a recent demonstration of what could be the next generation of under display fingerprint scanners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o123KeVXYfo Xiaomi’s President and Co-Founder Lin Bin recently posted a video on his Weibo account to show how the technology works. Using what seems to be a protoype device, he registered his fingerprint and unlocked the device with just one tap. The catch? it now works regardless of where you tap on the screen. It also seems to be faster and more responsive. According to him, the unlocking are has been expanded to more than five times the usual, and 15 times that of your standard scanners at the back panel. He also mentioned that if this innovation receives great feedback from fans (which…

Xiaomi Philippines opens their year with a 3-day sale on Lazada from Janunary 15 to 17, 2019. Throughout the period, selected phones will be marked with up to 30% discount. While Xiaomi wasn’t very specific as to which models will go on sale, their posts on their Facebook Page suggest that the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are on the list. As a refresher, the Mi A2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, and boasts a 5.99” FHD+ 18:9 display, 12MP + 20MP dual rear cameras, a 20MP front camera, 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB RAM and storage configurations, and a 3000mAh battery. The Mi A2 Lite is a toned down variant with a Snapdragon 625 chipset, a 5.84” FHD+ 18:9 display, 12MP + 5MP rear cameras, a 5MP front camera, 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB configurations, and lastly powered by a 4000mAh battery. You can catch the sale at the Official…

Xiaomi officially unveiled their latest mid-range smartphone, the Redmi Note 7 in China, and it packs quite an impressive spec sheet for an unbelievably low price. The 6.3-inch Redmi Note 7 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and touts an impressive 48 MP Camera that uses a Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor. Despite it having an older Snapdragon 660 chipset, the CPU is clocked at up to 2.2GHz. The phone features a waterdrop notch design with a Gorilla Glass screen in 2340×1080 Full HD+ with an 84% screen-to-body ratio. The main camera is its biggest selling point and is better used for outputting 12 MP images with large 1.6 μm pixels and real-time HDR. It has a secondary 5 MP shooter for AI purposes and Portrait Mode. While the front camera is a 13 MP shooter. Powering the device is a massive 4000mAh battery. It supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.…

After the long wait, the latest iteration of Xiaomi’s near bezel-less smartphone, the Mi Mix 3 is set to be available in authorized Mi Stores in the Philippines starting December 19. On the same day, pre-orders will also be accepted via Lazada, in preparation for its December 21 sale. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the culmination of the company’s continuous push for innovative features combined with flagship level specifications. It boasts a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, and runs on no less than the Snapdragon 845 processor, along with up to 10GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. Perhaps the most interesting feature of this phone, is its front camera, which utilizes a magnetic sliding mechanism. There are no motors here, so you’ll have to manually slide it up and down to show and hide the optics. Additionally, the slider can also be used for answering…

Been busy this year to think of your Christmas gift list? When giving a gift to anyone, whether family, or friend, it’s always important to have the utmost attention to quality, apart from the thought. As such, the folks from Xiaomi are making your life easier by offering gift ideas such as smartphones and tech accessories that have the winning combination of outstanding quality with attractive pricing. It is this winning combination that has made Xiaomi the best-selling smartphone brand at Lazada and Shopee’s previous 11.11 sale. Xiaomi is building on this success by putting many of its top sellers on sale this December 10-12 at both Lazada and Shopee. Yes – Xiaomi is further sweetening the deal on its amazing products by offering over 35% off! And by putting them online, the global tech leader is helping ensure that you can shop for its amazing smartphones from the comfort…

Xiaomi, one of the pioneers of the full screen screen concept, is once again stepping up its game with the release of the Mi Mix 3. Available in Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black, and a limited Palace Museum Edition, the newest member of the Mi Mix series has already established a reputation of both tech and art aficionados. The Mi Mix 3 features a stunning new design, and boasts a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 845, along with up to 10GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. The device runs on MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie and packs a 3,200mAh power pack with Quick Charge 4.0+ and Qi Wireless Charging Technology. One unique feature of the device is its sliding mechanism for the front cameras – a combination of a 24MP and 2MP sensor, and AI-capabilities. At the…

Update: The post in the Mi Store Philippines Facebook Page has been updated, now showing that the PhP22,990 price tag is for the 6GB + 128GB variant. Due to insistent public demand, Xiaomi has recently announced that the Armoured Edition of the popular Pocophone F1 will also be coming to the Philippines! It will be available for pre-order at the opening of the newest Mi Store in SM North EDSA on September 15, 2018! The Armoured Edition is basically specced similar to the regular variant of the Pocophone F1 – Snapdragon 845, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and dual rear cameras. The only thing that’s different is that the back panel uses DuPont Kevlar aramid fiber, which presumable makes it more durable, and honestly looks better too. Specifications The Pocophone F1 Armoured Edition will be priced at PhP22,990 for the 6GB + 128GB variant, and will…

Finally! the moment that Mi Fans have been waiting for is here, as today and only for today. Xiaomi in partnership with Lazada is holding its LazMall Super Brand Day Sale, where you can get up to a whopping 45% off on select Xiaomi Products! More good news? the much anticipated Pocophone F1, the most affordable smartphone with a Snapdragon 845, will also be on sale today at 12 noon for a special price of PhP16,990 for the 6GB + 64GB variant! get those hands ready to click fast, as stocks are most likely limited! Here are just a few of the products that will be on sale today. The sale starts at different times for each set of products, so you better keep those clocks in check! Remember, this is only for today! For more information, click here! Source

It’s becoming a trend now, motorized cameras that is. More like everyone’s competing in a “who can get rid of the notch better” contest. There’s Vivo with their NEX, OPPO with the Find X, and now, Xiaomi’s also reportedly going for the same concept with the Mi Mix 3. A rumored photo of the Mi Mix 3 has surfaced online, revealing what seems to be a notch-less display with a motorized camera that’s leaning towards a more Find-X like design, except that it looks as if the entire back panel slides, rather than just a portion of it. There’s no device specific information, yet, but it’s rumored to launch this October. Source

Remember the Pocophone F1? the insanely priced smartphone with a Snapdragon 845? well, it just went live in Indonesia a few hours ago, and the good news is that, it’s also coming to the Philippines. Specifications So how much exactly will this phone cost? well, brace yourselves, because the price is just almost unbelievable. It’s PhP17,990 for the 6GB + 64GB variant, and PhP19,990 for the 6GB + 128GB variant! It will be initially available in Lazada, and then in Mi Stores starting September 6, 2018.

Xiaomi Corporation has recently announced its unedited and consolidated results for the second quarter and first half of 2018, showcasing an increase of 68.3% on year-on-year revenue, and an international revenue growth of 151.7%. Adjusted profit also increased by 25.1% year-on-year. In Q2 of 2018, Xiaomi’s smartphones segment recorded a revenue of approximately RMB30.50 billion, the equivalent of 58.7% year-on-year growth, driven by an increase in both smartphone sales and average selling price. The fastest growth was actually seen on its IoT and lifestyle products, with a growth of 104.3% year-on-year. Revenue for its Internet services also grew 63.6% year-on-year, caused primarily by increasing monetization in mainland China. In India, Xiaomi’s ranked first in terms of market share by shipment, and second in Indonesia for smartphone shipments. Their smartphone shipment also increased by 2700% in Western Europe year-by-year. Xiaomi now ranks among the top five among the smartphone markets of…

In an event in India, Xiaomi finally launched the Pocophone F1, and once again, redefed how a flagship specced smartphone is priced. Seriously, hang on for the price. The Pocophone F1 has a 6.18-inch display with FHD+ resolution, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 along with up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. It boasts a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera system complimented by a 20MP selfie camera . The phone runs on a modified version of MIUI 9.6 called MIUI for Poco, on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. As far as the overall look is concerned, it seems to have been inspired by the popular NOVA launcher. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 capability. It’s also due to receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie within the next three months. Other features include stereo speakers and LiquidCool Technology, which…